The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines implores Congress of the Philippines to keep in tact the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, especially as regards the age of criminal liability. We are therefore opposed to lowering the age of criminal liability. The purpose of the law is laudable, its present…
“I AM A SINNER,” Pope Francis replied when asked if he would accept his election as pontiff, “But I trust in the infinite mercy and patience of our Lord Jesus Christ, and I accept in a spirit of Penance.” In a separate conversation with Fr. Antonio Spadoro, SJ, published in…
DFC1, Covered Court, Impalambong, City of Malaybalay November 28, 2016 (Monday) Opening Mass Homily by Bp. Honesto Chaves Pacana, SJ Today we are happy to witness the gathering of diocesan Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) coordinators and directors representing the different churches of the Philippines. Sharing the common experiences and concerns…
The Parish: Communion of Communities (Ecclesiological Perspective) Fr. Amado L. Picardal, CSsR, STD “2017- Parish as Communion of Communities: In this year we will discern the quality of faith life in the parish, the fellowship, belongingness, and participation experienced by its members. Efforts will be focused on making the parish…
Theological and Ecclesiological Bases of the Notions and Practices of Communio in the Building Up of the Church Msgr. Manuel “Manny” Gabriel, PC, STD 1. JOHN PAUL II’S THEOLOGY OF COMMUNION-IN-MISSION An excellent source of materials to discern the Church’s mission in our contemporary society in this new millennium comes…
At the opening day of WACOM4, Manila Cathedral, Philippines. Day 2: University of Santo Tomas Day 3: Saint Padre Pio Shrine, Santo Tomas Batangas
Posted by: Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility Posted on: July 22, 2016, 6:19 pm Updated on: September 12, 2016, 3:28 pm AMONG THE first bills filed in the House of Representatives of the 17th Congress was House Bill No. 002 of Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez and Capiz Rep. Fredenil…
Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) recognizes the accomplishments of the Duterte administration as it completed its first 6 months in office. Particularly on the environment sector, reforms that were introduced by President Duterte and DENR Sec. Gina Lopez are unprecedented. Suspension of ten mining companies that were violating environmental laws and…
Agham National | Bulatlat.com | January 7, 2017 When Rodrigo Duterte became president in mid-2016, many were confident that he would bring about genuine change in the country. Included in these hopefuls are the science and technology community, positive that his administration would cease the passive path on tackling scientific…
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